Bill > H0629

This bill appropriates funds for the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Children's Programs for fiscal year 2021. Key provisions include: 1) Appropriating a total of $321,752,600 from the General Fund, Cigarette/Tobacco/Lottery Income Taxes Fund, and Federal Grant Fund for the Division of Children's Programs. 2) Requiring the Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) to limit tuition charged to school districts/charters to $75 per enrollment, provide remedial and advanced learning opportunities, and work with higher education institutions to offer dual credit courses. 3) Distributing $4,024,900 from tobacco/cigarette/lottery revenue to school districts and charters for school safety improvements and substance abuse prevention programs. 4) Allocating $4,715,000 for remedial coursework for students not meeting proficiency standards, and $4,820,000 for English language learner programs. 5) Providing $1,000,000 for gifted and talented student/instructor training and screening, and $1,600,000 for digital content and curricula purchases. 6) Requiring reporting on advanced opportunities courses, the Literacy Intervention Program, and other program effectiveness measures.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0629/